Jono Bolton Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 I put this together at the end of last year after I bought a Fender Roadworn 50s Precision neck in the Black Friday sale. I was going for a '57 vibe but the body is a Fender MIJ 70s P body in 3-tone sunburst, which isn't strictly accurate. Initially I was going to go for black, though I've swayed towards blonde, and 2-tone sunburst, although there is a visible join and change in grain between the 2 pieces of the body. I like the idea of Shell Pink, but I've already refinished my JV Precision in the same colour. I love Sonic Blue, but it's also not strictly correct for the period. If I'm refinishing it, then the options are limitless really, so I thought I'd canvas opinion on here and see if there are any suggestions that I haven't thought of myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono Bolton Posted February 24, 2023 Author Share Posted February 24, 2023 Black and blonde for reference: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Why worry about it being period correct? I think a nice sherwood green would look nice with that scratch plate 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Pelham blue is a nice colour and I think it would go well with the maple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono Bolton Posted February 24, 2023 Author Share Posted February 24, 2023 25 minutes ago, ped said: Why worry about it being period correct? I think a nice sherwood green would look nice with that scratch plate These are the sort of things that keep me up at night, Ped. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono Bolton Posted February 24, 2023 Author Share Posted February 24, 2023 I'm leaning towards shell pink at the minute, but do I need two pink basses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 How about a bit of a warm orange or mustard vibe... would go nice with the plate 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 black or silver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 I like it as it is, save yourself the work and just use it and enjoy! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 There are some really nice pastels coming into vogue at the moment. Sea foam green may have started the trend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger2611 Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 How about a nice Candy Apple Red, this one is red tint over a gold base coat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH73 Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 I would personally leave it as it is. But I sprayed mine with red wine red and white pearl scratch plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 4 hours ago, Jono Bolton said: ... I love Sonic Blue... You've answered this yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 That is a particularly nice looking sunburst. If it was mine, I wouldn't change it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 27 minutes ago, Dan Dare said: That is a particularly nice looking sunburst. If it was mine, I wouldn't change it. Agree wholeheartedly 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Pink Pastel Purple Ped's Sherwood green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBH Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Sell the body(to me😉) and get another one in a more preferred colour! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbasspecial Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 1 minute ago, GBH said: Sell the body(to me😉) and get another one in a more preferred colour! This. Just sell it and buy one in a colour you actually like (or relic white on top of the sunburst) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnH89 Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Red oxide primer . It actually looks the mutts nuts . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lidl e Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 i just ordered my cans today for my p bass project. i went with jet black. got a fender tortoiseshell pickguard for it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 I'd leave the pickguard as is with black, but whatever works for you is best. I'm a sucker for black Ps 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boodang Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Clown vomit green! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunderwonder Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Option B, change the pick guard over to tort. Job done. If determined to paint it I would have some fun and go with some custom colour and forget about period correct as it is a reproduction anyway. Pearl forest green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf1e Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 16 hours ago, Grahambythesea said: I like it as it is, save yourself the work and just use it and enjoy! My very own thoughts. Why spoil it it looks lovely 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Sherwood Green Metallic would be my vote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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